Natural History

There are populations of Greater Prairie Chickens in several Midwestern states, but they are declining. Since 1979, Prairie Chickens have been listed as a "threatened species" in Wisconsin. There was a time when Prairie Chickens were only found in the prairies and savannas of southern Wisconsin. In the 1800s, extensive timber harvesting created more habitat for Prairie Chickens and their range expanded northward. The 1900s brought regrowth of northern forests, property development, and changes in farming practices, causing grasslands to disappear. Now Prairie Chickens are only found in five counties of Central Wisconsin.

The marker is located on eastbound County Highway W, east of its intersection with County Highway F / North 120th Street, near Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494.

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Comments from Visitors

Thank you so much for visiting, documenting, photographing and sharing our historic markers! This is truly an honor and it is much appreciated. Jim SchuhChippewa County Historical Society

I just discovered your site and have been using it in my fourth grade summer school class in Viroqua, WI. We learned about Wisconsin throughout the year and are spending some time during summer school reading and talking about the history of Viroqua. We plan to take a walking trip to the Pioneer Cemetery and Lucy Stone marker. Thank you for all of your information!Kimberly (Brye) Cade

Hi, I really love your historic marker site a lot, I write a travel blog and I get pictures of these markers to assist in my writing about each town. I went to the Dean House in January for their monthly tour. Here is a link.

Very nice blog post. I certainly love this site. Keep it up!AnonymousThank you for posting this! I am Russ & Grace's grand-daughter & very happy they helped preserve this little slice of Soo Line history for future generations! Awesome website. Thanks for your work!Lillian Ferrall

Thanks for writing about your experiences! This is such a unique and wonderful way to share the history of our wonderful Wisconsin!tessalynn